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     Mars 2005
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     Ida and Dactyl 2003
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     Europa 2001
     Io 2000
     Phobos 1999
     Jupiter 1998
     Europa 1997
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In this page, you will find files related to Spacesim. More documents, presentations, and forms will be posted here as the year progresses:

Mission Downloads:

OCESS Software Bundle: This compressed archive contains the software used by the OCESS for simulating space travel. It contains Piloting Utilities, Environmental Controls, and Orbit and Transorbit Calculators. It is available in both *.rar and *.zip formats."

Mission Prometheus Experiments Report: This is the report of the analysis done on the samples collected from Titan. It is in *.doc format. Unfortunately, there is no PDF version as of yet.

Astronaut Application Form (Word format) (PDF Format): This form must be filled out and submitted by the November 24, 2006 deadlineby all aspiring astronauts..

Launch Procedures: These are the procedures that must be followed in the launch part of the mission. They are in Rich Text Format and can be seen in any program supporting that format (notepad, WordPad, Word, Word Perfect). The PDF version can be downloaded here.

Orbital Procedures: These are the procedures to follow to control the orbiter program that is used to simulate the trip to the destination. This is in Rich Text Format and can be seen in any program supporting that format (notepad, WordPad, Word, Word Perfect). The PDF version can be downloaded here.

Mission Procedures: Recently updated, these are the procedures that guide the entire mission. This is in Rich Text Format and can be seen in any program supporting that format (notepad, WordPad, Word, Word Perfect).
The PDF of the old procedures can be downloaded here.

The Gao-Hexadecimal System: Spacesim's primary storage closet, Copernicus, was recently organised by Jeffrey Gao, the current Quartermaster. This document, in .xls format, is a listing of all the contents of Copernicus in their newly organised shelves.

Acrobat Reader will be required to view the PDF files.

Microsoft Excel or another corresponding spreadsheet program is required to view all .XLS files.

Official Downloads:

Galileo Challenge Brochure: This brochure was sent out by BEAM to all schools in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board to explain The Galileo Challenge, Spacesim's annual science competition. The document is available in *.doc format. No *.pdf format is yet available. The document can be downloaded here.

Ottawa-Carleton Educational Space Simulation Logo Package: This file contains the official Spacesim logo in a variety of resolutions and background colours.

Habitat Plans/Blueprints: These are the blueprints for the new habitat that was constructed for Spacesim in 2002. Also included in this file are the detailed designs for each individual component of the Habitat: Airlock, Bathroom, Kitchen, Docking Bay etc. Please note that the AutoCAD program is required to view all the blueprints.

Maps: These are maps that will help you locate our facilities at 440 Albert Street.

Downloads from Previous Years:

Ottawa-Carleton Educational Space Simulation Business Plan: This document is best viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Spacesim Open House Invitation for the 2001-2002 School Year: This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to be viewed. It contains a beautifully-designed poster for the open house session held on Friday, February 28, 2002.

Mission Patch Requirements for Spacesim's 2001-2002 Mission to Mars: This document is best viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader. It contains the guidelines that must be followed for designing a mission patch for Spacesim's 2001-2002 mission to Mars. The winning design was submitted by Leigh Honeywell; her design will be posted on the website shortly.

Spacesim's Official Log for the 2001-2002 Mission to Mars: This is a recording of all the events that took place from May 1 to May 4 2002. Windows WordPad or Notepad is required to view the file.

Spacesim's Meeting Minutes for the 2001-2002 School Year: This is a record of all the meeting minutes that were taken during the weekly OCESS meetings throughout the year.

Please note that other documents will also be posted in this page very soon. Be assured that new postings will be mentioned in the homepage.